Synchrony Preferred Mastercard®
The Synchrony Preferred Mastercard® from Synchrony Bank earns up to 0% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 0%
- Annual fee
- $0
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What does the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 0% effective value (0x points at about 0 cents each). Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Dining is the strongest category at 0% effective value (0x points at about 0 cents each).
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 0x points | 0% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 0x points | 0% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 0x points | 0% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 0x points | 0% |
| Other General everyday spend | 0x points | 0% |
Madeen values points at about 0 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard?
The Synchrony Preferred Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Synchrony Preferred Mastercard fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 0% effective (0x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
- points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Synchrony Preferred Mastercard has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
What benefits come with the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard?
The Synchrony Preferred Mastercard includes Global emergency services, HealthLock, Instacart in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Global emergency services
$10/yrCall 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.
HealthLock
$10/yrEnjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.
Instacart
$10/yrGroceries and more delivered in as fast as one hour. Get $10 off your second order each month, and new Instacart+ members can also get three free months of Instacart+.
Mastercard ID Theft Protection
$10/yrMonitor your credit file for fraud, get alerts for suspicious activity and access a resolution specialist.
Mastercard Music and Entertainment Access benefit
$10/yrMastercard gives you exclusive access to ticket presales at top venues and festivals across the U.S. Eligibility restrictions, exclusions and terms apply. Offer expires 3/31/2027.
Mastercard Transit Benefit
$10/yrSave when you tap and go with your eligible Mastercard and receive a $2.50 statement credit when you spend $10 or more each month at participating transit systems.
Protection wherever you shop
$10/yrWith Mastercard Zero Liability protection you’re protected against unauthorized transactions in stores, online and in app.
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Common questions about the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard
Does the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard have an annual fee?
The Synchrony Preferred Mastercard carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What category earns the most with the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard at about 0% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
Does the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
The Synchrony Preferred Mastercard charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
What credit score do you need for the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Fair for the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do you redeem rewards on the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard?
Rewards on the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard post as points. Redemption value depends on how you use points (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How do I maximize rewards on the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard?
To maximize the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.
How does the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard compare to similar cards?
Compare the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard against Verizon Visa (4% on Dining, $0 fee); PayPal Extras Mastercard (3% on Dining, $0 fee); Venmo (3% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Synchrony Preferred Mastercard This card | Dining | 0% | $0 |
Synchrony Bank | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Synchrony Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
Synchrony Bank | Dining | 3% | $0 |
| Dining | 2.8% | $99 |
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